Kerala weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Kerala this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Kerala in August?
Kerala is a region in India. August in Kerala generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Maraiyūr at 25°C to very warm in Kottayam at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Kottayam and 18°C in Maraiyūr. On average, August is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Kochi.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pūvār with an average of 138 mm to heavy rainfall in Nīleshwar with 508 mm.
For specific regional insights in Kerala for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Kerala climate page.
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Popular destinations in Kerala
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Kerala?
Average weather in Kochi
In August Kochi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Alappuzha
In August Alappuzha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Munnar
In August Munnar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Varkala
In August Varkala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Thekkady
In August Thekkady generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kerala, in India.
Is August the best time to visit Kerala?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Kerala due to the typically poor weather in Kochi.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Kochi. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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